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This week on Lifestyle Thursday we have uncovered a real hidden gem of a restaurant in a small town in Texas and the story of its owner that’s equally as impressive.

If you drive up Highway 187 in the small town of Utopia, Texas, you may think that you’ve crossed over into the French Countryside, passing fields of poppy’s that line the winding pebbled driveway up to the European inspired manor that houses the amazing Laurel Tree Restaurant.

Oh, and there is a treehouse dining room that seats six in the backyard. And, they’re only open on Saturdays, leading to the restaurant being booked months in advance.

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All of this wonderment was dreamt up and is run by Paris-trained chef Laurel Waters. We chat with her about how she’s created a must-visit destination in a super small town, along with how she showcases her serious culinary chops in the heart of Texas Hill River Country.

It’s a story about following your dreams and being committed to your vision – daring to be uniquely you.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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No matter where you live, studies show that people want to live a purpose-driven life. We love to laugh, we love to love people and we love to feel like we are healthy. Money is great but at the end of the day, it’s not always what makes you happy.

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This week Jeff and I are exploring some of the happiest places around the world to live…well, a happy life.

Come along for our happy ride as we explore social services in Denmark, the “pura vida” life in Costa Rica and discover which part of Colorado that produces more Olympic athletes than any other U.S. city.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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A few listeners sent us some Octoberfest questions, so we decided to do an Octoberfest themed episode. Since we recently featured Munich on a Travel Tuesday episode, we thought we’d tie these two together.

Usually, Octoberfest can last from the beginning of September through the first weekend of October, where you drink a lot of beer, maybe do some German folk-dancing in lederhosen, watch some wiener dog races and eat a lot of meat in tube form.

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Here are some cool fun-facts and highlights from some of the bigger Octoberfest’s around the country, as well as the lowdown on Munich itself.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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We love discovering new cities and people around the country that are making an impact on their communities and changing lives. We recently found one such very cool and funky place. This week we are shining a light the entrepreneurs of Jackson, Tennessee.

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The CO in Jackson is ground zero where people walk into this booming hotbed of entrepreneur spirit with a simple idea and with some hands-on training, turn it into the business of their dreams.

Get inspired as we talk with entrepreneurs in the heart of America, escape rooms and starting a business over tacos.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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September marks the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Awareness Month since this year is particularly important ahead of some impending passport changes. If you’re planning an International trip before the end of the year there are some tips that you need to be aware of.

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Here’s what you need to know for Passport Awareness Month, covering everything from the renewing your passport to what to do if your passport is damaged in a natural disaster.

This week on Travel Tuesday we are headed over to Munich, Germany. So, we recruited our travel and food journalist and fellow podcaster, Melissa Corbin to give us a tour of this booming German city.

Melissa just traveled to Munich and other parts of Germany for a few assignments. Even though this was her first trip to this Bavarian city, Melissa gives us the lowdown on why Munich is such a diverse and fun place to travel.

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Check out our travel chat with travel journalist Melissa Corbin, as she talks about surfers and nudists in Munich and about her cool new podcast, Corbin In the Dell. Don’t forget to check out the link to her podcast and other places we mentioned.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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There’s nothing worse than saving all year long for a trip only to find yourself stranded in a natural disaster. There are so many travel tips that you don’t think about when you’re planning a vacation – like making extra copies of your documents and building a special emergency fund just for travel expenses.

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Learn just what kind of travel insurance you should invest in

We’re breaking down why a travel ER fund is your best friend

What documents you need to take copies of

Carl from Wiser Wealthier is sharing his first-hand tips after being stuck on vacation thanks to Hurricane Irma

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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In 2017, 25.3 million are expected to cruise, up from 22.34 million in 2014 and 17.8 million in 2009. In fact, we found that 53% of millennials say they are planning on taking a cruise in the next two years – more than Gen X’ers or Baby Boomers. Cruise lines are getting the memo and bringing all sorts of cool features to their cruises to entice millennials aboard.

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If you’re thinking about booking a cruise for your next vacation, check out this episode as Jeff and I talk through the new trends emerging in cruising. Find out what cruise lines are offering the best “millennial perks” and how you might be able to find love aboard your next cruise. Oh, and let’s not forget some amazing eats and sights that are drop dead gorgeous.

My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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On a recent Travel Tuesday episode, we took you on a tour around Memphis, more than just Elvis and barbeque. This week we are back in Memphis to showcase two new additions to the Elvis empire and also explore the many other sides of music that Memphis has to offer.

Last fall the Guest House at Graceland opened their doors, making this the first diamond resort to open in Memphis in more than a hundred years. This 450-luxury room resort hotel is stunningly designed, with a lot of cool features that we’ll check out.

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Earlier this year, Elvis’ Graceland got a much-needed $45 million-dollar facelift when they debuted Elvis’ Memphis Complex, which is now part of the already popular tour. This 200,000 square-foot mega complex houses more memorabilia of the King of Rock n’ Roll than before the remodel and includes new shops, restaurants and an airplane hangar-sized movie theater that shows Elvis movies all day long.

If you are a music lover, you will love getting lost in the history and present-day offerings that are scattered all around Memphis… the real “Music City!”

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My co-host for the podcast is my husband, Jeff Game, a travel, and music journalist that’s always on the hunt for a good story to tell.

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